Injection Molding Operator (1st shift)

Kelly Services; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Garden Grove, CA seeks a Machine Operator – Plastic Injection Molding (1st shift) to run production lines and produce quality parts according to blueprints and work orders.

The role requires 1+ year in manufacturing, the ability to read blueprints, and to use micrometers and calipers for first-run checks; overtime and weekend work are expected. This is a 1st-shift, on-site position leading to temp-to-hire.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate plastic injection molding machines to produce quality parts per blueprints and work orders.
• Monitor temperatures and pressures; report any non-conformances.
• Verify machine settings using micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance per manufacturer instructions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and work orders.

Skills

1+ year manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Optical comparators

Job description

Machine Operator – Plastic Injection Molding (1st shift)

Location: 100% On-site at Garden Grove, CA 92841

Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; with a 3-month duration (Temp to hire)

Work Schedule: 1st shift, Mon – Fri, 5 am to 1:30

Qualifications

Experience: At least 1+ yoe in related positions in manufacturing settings.

Technical Skills: Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring instruments.

Availability: Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Adaptability: Willingness to perform "other duties assigned" to support the team.

Key Responsibilities

Production: Operate plastic injection molding machines to produce quality parts based on blueprints and work orders.

Quality Control: Monitor process temperatures and injection pressures; detect and report any non-conformances.

Precision Measurement: Verify machine settings by measuring first-run parts and samples using micrometers, Vernier calipers, and optical comparators.

Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance according to manufacturer instructions.

Documentation: Accurately read and interpret technical drawings and work orders.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.